Vehicle recall 09V413000 · October 20, 2009
Orion VII and V
The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Consequence
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
- Remedy
- Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V413000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 368
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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